Spring 2010 Richmond Oil Painting Workshop:
Portrait Painting from a Photo

 

Portrait Painting from a Photo
Instructed by Matthew Mancini
Academy of Realist Art
April 26-30, 2010
Monday-Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Richmond, Virginia
Tuition: $600

We are pleased to announce the scheduling of our third Academy of Realist Art workshop in Richmond, Virginia. The October workshop, "In the Studio of Sargent", was a tremendous success, and popular instructor Matthew Mancini will be returning this spring.

This new five-day workshop focuses on creating a painted portrait using a photo reference (subject to instructor approval). Participants learn the key principles of what information to keep and what to omit, as well as concepts of form, value, shape, and finishing processes. Students of all levels are welcome, however, beginners will use a limited palette while more advanced students will use a broader palette. A handout will be provided prior to the start of the workshop to outline photo requirements.

If you are travelling from out of town click here for information on travel and lodging.

 

Deposit: $200 Reserve a seat - space is limited!

Questions? Contact:
mary@artrichmond.com
804-869-0374

Learn more about the Academy of Realist Art and find other ARA workshops:
www.AcademyofRealistart.com

 

Learning to See:
Foundations in Realist Drawing & Painting for Young Adults

Three 5-day Sessions
June 21-25, 2010
July 19-July 23, 2010
August 9-13, 2010

Morning session: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $155 (15 hours)

All day session: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuition: $295 (30 hours)

Classes are open to ages 13-17. Students of all artistic backgrounds are welcome.

Art Richmond's young adult classes emphasize the development of observational and rendering skills. Fundamentals of representing form with line and value, basics of perspective, and principles of light and shadow will be introduced as the student progresses.

Projects include: rendering basic shapes in graphite and charcoal, plaster cast drawings, self portraits and still life.

Course material is varied between sessions. Sessions may be repeated. Returning students will be offered more challenging exercises, building on previously mastered concepts.

For registration information, contact Mary Barbour at 804-869-0374 or email mary@artrichmond.com